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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.97, 13,726.46 and 5,470.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.97, 13,726.46 and 5,470.71 is: 7,549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.97 : 13,726.46 = 5,470.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.97/13,726.46 = 5,470.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.97x = 13,726.46 × 5,470.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.97x = 75,093,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,093,444.19/9,946.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.38

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